CCAL is looking to hire a Project Manager for Midsummer Parade 2023
Cork Community Art Link is delighted to announce its vacancy from May 10th until June 21st, for the position of Midsummer Parade Project Manager! The Charity behind The Dragon Of Shandon is looking for a dynamic, proactive and responsible person with a strong interest in community arts and participatory practice to join our super Art Link Crew. If this exciting opportunity sounds like something you would be interested in, please send us an email with your CV at manager@corkcommunityartlink.com or info@corkcommunityartlink.com
Job Title: Midsummer Parade Project Manager
Reporting to: The Artistic Director and General Manager
Contract: May 10th until June 21st
Monday - Friday 10am-5pm & out of hours rehearsals & meetings
Salary: €2,500 flat fee
Commencement Date: May 10th 2023
Application Deadline: April 10th 2023 at 5pm
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Personal Specification: Essential
COMPANY BACKGROUND
What we do…
Cork Community Art Link is a community and participative arts organisation which has been working in Cork City for 30 years. Our programmes focus on Street Spectacle, Public Art and Research based projects. We believe in the importance of our communities, the need for access to the arts for all and the power of creative processes to bring people together.
Who we work with…
Cork Community Art Link works with all community and groups but predominantly with marginalised groups from diverse backgrounds and geographical areas. The organisation also runs an annual disability programme and has strong links with the HSE and local health and support service providers. In addition to this when possible we host European volunteer work placements, bringing individuals from around the world to Cork to develop their skills and areas of interest through our programme of activities. CCAL also hosts local work placements through CE Scheme, TUS and such as UCC and CIT.
Job Title: Midsummer Parade Project Manager
Reporting to: The Artistic Director and General Manager
Contract: May 10th until June 21st
Monday - Friday 10am-5pm & out of hours rehearsals & meetings
Salary: €2,500 flat fee
Commencement Date: May 10th 2023
Application Deadline: April 10th 2023 at 5pm
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meeting and overseeing community workshops, liaising with group leaders and supporting workshop facilitators.
- Liaising with the artistic director, general manager and lead technician to ensure the parade constructions are meeting health and safety standards.
- Liaise with Cork Midsummer contacts to ensure all contract agreements are upheld and lines of communications are maintained.
- Overseeing volunteer recruitment, coordinating volunteers and placements.
- Coordinating & liaising with the artistic director, general manager, floor manager, workshop facilitators, costume designer, art workers, administrators, interns, lead technician, choreographer and sound designer.
- Working with the Artistic Director & General Manager to arrange project meetings and general rehearsals with CCAL to facilitate the development and creation of the project.
- Working with CCAL administration to maintain up-to-date spreadsheets and paperwork as relevent. Keeping good organisational records for the production duration and for the organisation’s archives.
- Sourcing materials and equipment as needed.
- Representing the project in the media, interviewing for TV, radio & newsprint should the need arise.
- Working to and maintaining a project budget in collaboration with the General Manager. Maintaining budgets, filing receipts invoices in a timely manner in collaboration with the General Manager and administrators.
- Writing a project report in tandem with the general manager and all the funders during the project.
Personal Specification: Essential
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Experience in report writing preferable
- Prior experience in project management is preferred, but not necessary
- Flexible out of hours availability in the run-up to the project
- Access to own vehicle is preferred but not necessary
COMPANY BACKGROUND
What we do…
Cork Community Art Link is a community and participative arts organisation which has been working in Cork City for 30 years. Our programmes focus on Street Spectacle, Public Art and Research based projects. We believe in the importance of our communities, the need for access to the arts for all and the power of creative processes to bring people together.
Who we work with…
Cork Community Art Link works with all community and groups but predominantly with marginalised groups from diverse backgrounds and geographical areas. The organisation also runs an annual disability programme and has strong links with the HSE and local health and support service providers. In addition to this when possible we host European volunteer work placements, bringing individuals from around the world to Cork to develop their skills and areas of interest through our programme of activities. CCAL also hosts local work placements through CE Scheme, TUS and such as UCC and CIT.
Tús Placement Initiative
The Tús Community Work Placement Initiative is a community work placement programme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.
A fantastic opportunity to get back into work, get some structure and purpose, and feel a part of something, all the while developing professional and personal skills and increasing confidence for your future career.
Cork City Partnership does fantastic work placing unemployed people in different organisations.
We have Tús placement opportunities available at the moment at Cork Community Art Link. Get in touch with Cork City Partnership to enquire!
info@corkcitypartnership.ie
Click here for more information on the scheme and to see if you are eligible.
A fantastic opportunity to get back into work, get some structure and purpose, and feel a part of something, all the while developing professional and personal skills and increasing confidence for your future career.
Cork City Partnership does fantastic work placing unemployed people in different organisations.
We have Tús placement opportunities available at the moment at Cork Community Art Link. Get in touch with Cork City Partnership to enquire!
info@corkcitypartnership.ie
Click here for more information on the scheme and to see if you are eligible.
